Secretary to the Ministry of Defence General SHS
Kottegoda (Rtd) WWV RWP RSP VSV USP ndc visited kandy to pay homage to
the Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth) on Sunday (12 May). The
Secretary was received by the Diyawadana Nilame of the Dalada Maligawa,
Nilanga Dela Bandara and was accompanied to the inner chamber for the
religious formalities.

Subsequently, the Secretary called on the Chief
Prelate of the Malwattte Chapter Venerable Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala
Thero and the Chief Prelate of the Asgiriya Chapter Most Venerable
Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero to receive their blessings.

The venerable Maha Nayaka Theros showered their
blessings on the Secretary and also delivered their wise counsel during
the meetings.

This is the new Secretary's first visit to the Dalada
Maligawa since assuming office as the Secretary of Defence on 29th April
(2019).